Ratio de espacio vacío

Estime el espacio vacío en su envase frente a los límites del Art. 24 del PPWR, Reglamento (UE) 2025/40.

Estimates only, not legal advice

Tipo de envase

Different rules apply to different packaging categories.

Su función

Fiabilidad de los datos

Box (internal)

Internal dimensions: the space available for product, not external box size.

Largocm

Anchocm

Altocm

Product volume

Only actual product volume counts. Filler materials are empty space.

Product 1

Largocm

Anchocm

Altocm

Qtyunits

Fillers (bubble wrap, air cushions, foam, paper) count as empty space under Art. 24. You cannot meet the 50% limit by adding filler.

Filler materials

Counted as empty space under Art. 24(2).

Exemptions (optional)

Must be documented. May be subject to verification.

Sales packaging used directly as shipping (no outer box)Exempt from Art. 24(1), Art. 10 still appliesReusable packaging in certified reuse systemExempt per Art. 24(5)Fragile product requiring protective spaceMay justify higher ratio: document necessityIrregularly shaped productBounding box may overstate voidExtra space for mandatory markingsLegal/regulatory requirement

This tool provides estimates based on published EU law. It is not legal advice. Results depend on the accuracy of your inputs. Consult qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.

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Source: Regulation (EU) 2025/40, OJ L, 22.1.2025. EUR-Lex →
Last verified: April 2026. Methodology pending implementing act (due 12 Feb 2028).